Blood drive at Society Hill Clubhouse Nov. 1
      The Blood Center of New Jersey is holding a blood drive at the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1. Cookies, treats and homemade goodies, along with coffee, tea and juice, will be served to all donors. The coming holiday season is a crucial time for...
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Flu shots/pneumonia vaccine given Nov. 7
      The Middlesex County Health Department will be administering the flu vaccine at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St., Sayreville, from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7. The vaccine will be offered to Middlesex County residents only who are age 18 years and older.
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East Brunswick rabies clinic set for Nov. 1
      East Brunswick is holding a free rabies clinic for cats and dogs Nov. 1 at the Public Works Garage, 4 Harts Lane. Cats only will be vaccinated from 11 a.m.-noon, dogs and cats from noon-3 p.m. All cats must be in a carrier and all dogs must be on a leash. Licenses will not be issued.
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Annual tricky tray at Moose lodge Nov. 2
      The Loyal Order and Women of the South River Moose will hold their annual joint tricky tray Nov. 2 at the South River Moose lodge, 49 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at noon, with calling to start at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes a sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served....
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Explore Lenape lifestyle Nov. 2
      Join Brenda Davis, a member of the Mohawk tribe and president of the Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey, at 3 p.m. Nov. 2 as she presents "American Indians Yesterday and Today.
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Special arts schools to hold auditions
      Audition applications are available for students in grades six through 12 to apply for the Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle School programs. The program provides a wide range of accelerated classes to gifted and talented children in creative writing, dance, vocal music, instrumen...
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Library offering help in difficult times
      The Old Bridge Public Library is hosting a presentation by a debt management lawyer and a debt counselor, who will be offering helpful, practical solutions to deal with these financially challenging times. The discussion will include information on the use of credit counselors and how to best hand...
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'Take a Breath for Kenny' walk Nov. 2
      Registration is open for the first "Take a Breath for Kenny" Memorial 3K walkathon Nov. 2 at Roosevelt Park on Route 1 in Edison. Proceeds will benefit lung cancer research at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The event is held in memory of Kenneth W. Patton Sr.
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4-H horse club seeks horseless members
      Middlesex County 4-H's Reinbow Riders Horse Club, a club aimed at kids who love horses but don't own one, is seeking new members. The introductory meeting for parents and youth will be 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
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Columbiettes holding annual wreath sale
      The Columbiettes of St. Lawrence Church in Laurence Harbor are conducting their annual Christmas wreath sale. The cost of the pine wreaths is $20. Call 732-485- 1581 to order. Deadline is Nov. 9.
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Scouts to take down election signs Nov. 9
      Cub Scouts from Pack 67 in Old Bridge will be fanning out all over the township on Nov. 9 to rid the highways and streets of leftover election campaign signs. "Take Down the Signs" is a community service project for the Cub Scouts, who will be cleaning up the neighborhoods of Madison Park, Central...
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Circle Players present 'Cinderella' Nov. 1, 8
      The Circle Players will present "Cinderella," directed and choreographed by Tina Lee and produced by Barbara Gianotto, as part of its children's show series in November. Show dates are Saturdays, Nov.
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St. Stan's selling fresh pies for Thanksgiving
      The eighth-grade class at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, is selling freshbaked pies just in time for Thanksgiving. There are 10 flavors to choose from including sugar-free apple, apple, apple crumb, blueberry, blueberry crumb, peach, pecan, cherry, mince and pumpkin. All pies are 9 inch...
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Open house/adoption event at shelter Nov. 1
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St. in Sayreville, will host a Halloween/ Harvest Open House and adoption event 12:30-4 p.m. Nov. 1.
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St. Thomas Holiday Bazaar Nov. 8, 9
      The St. Thomas Seniors are holding their annual Holiday Bazaar 4-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the St. Thomas Church Auditorium, Route 18 South in Old Bridge. There will be fresh baked good, crafts, silent auctions and raffles. For information, call 732-715-6667.
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St. Mary's to host piano recital Nov. 2
      St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy, continues its eighth season of presenting musical events at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 with a solo performance by pianist-inresidence Jeanette Fang.
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Shopping event will benefit baseball team
      The Madison Park Predators travel baseball team will hold a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Madison Park Firehouse, 3011 Cheesequake Road, Old Bridge. The event will give attendees a chance to start their holiday shopping.
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Wellness seminar will be held Nov. 8
      Akuna Canada is presenting a preventive health and wellness seminar 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Days Inn East Brunswick, 195 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. The seminar topic, "How to survive in a toxic world," will be presented by Dr. Jaromir Bertlik.
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Open House at M'sex County College Nov. 2
      Middlesex County College, Edison, will hold an open house for prospective students and families 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the college center. Professors, advisers and administrators will conduct workshops and information sessions addressing at the event.
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Colonial Fair at church Nov. 7 & 8
      A Colonial Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. Featured will be six Colonial houses with helpers in Colonial costumes. There will be homemade food, handmade gifts, holiday items, a Colonial...
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Nov. 2 concert to observe Kristallnacht
      A concert with the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht will be held 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Kristallnacht, or "The Night of Broken Glass," took place Nov. 9, 1938.
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Beth Ohr selling 2009 'Entertainment' book
      The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, is selling the 2009 "Entertainment" books. The cost is $25. For books or information, call Sharen Silverman, 732-266-2389, or the temple office, 732-257-1523.
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Family night Nov. 5 at O.B. Baptist Church
      Family Night will be held Nov. 5 at the Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. The night begins at 6 p.m. with free pizza and salad for the whole family followed by the "Andy Griffith Show" and Bible study. For more information, contact the Rev. William Nowak at 732-257-7959. T...
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Talmud class at Beth Ohr Synagogue Nov. 2
      From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2, and on subsequent Sundays, Rabbi Wernick will conduct a Talmud Class at Beth Ohr Synagogue in Old Bridge. The class is open to all interested people in the community. The Talmud is the source of official rabbinic interpretation of the Bible. Call the synagogue offi...
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Historical society Apple Festival Nov. 2
      The Madison Township Historical Society is holding its annual apple festival noon- 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Cottrell Road and Route 516, Old Bridge. There will be vendors, baked goods, snack bar and more. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Thomas Warne Museum.
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Tricky tray Nov. 8 for Sayreville wrestlers
      The Sayreville High School Bombers Wrestling Team will be holding a tricky tray fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road. Tickets are $5 and include two sheets of tickets. Refreshments will be sold. For tickets and information call 732-904-8162.
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Sacred Heart HAS to host spaghetti dinner
      The HSA of Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the school cafeteria. Participants should enter on Walnut Street. HSA parent volunteers will serve spaghetti dinners with homemade Italian sauce and meatballs for $6, or chicken parmigiana dinn...
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Unitarian Society Rummage Sale Nov. 1
      The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane in East Brunswick, will hold an indoor rummage sale on 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 1.
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St. Stan's Days at Sayreville diner
      Mention St. Stan's when you place your dinner order at the Sayreville Family Diner from 3 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 27, 31 and Nov. 3, 7, 10 and 14, and 10 percent of the check will be donated to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. The diner is located on the corner of Washington Road and MacArthur Avenue.
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Alborada Spanish Dance Theater Nov. 6
      The Cultural Arts Council of the borough of Sayreville presents Alborada Spanish Dance Theater (Celtic-Spain regional dances and flamenco) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Senior Center, Main Street. All ages are welcome to this free event. Light refreshments will be served. Call 732-257-6510 for more ...
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'Entertainment' books available from Elks
      The Old Bridge Elks will be selling "Entertainment" books for 2009. The books contain coupons and savings from local and national merchants. Cost is $25. For more information, call Enola Barlik at 732-251- 0049.
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OLV's Women's Club next meeting Oct. 27
      The next meeting of the Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Women's Club will be 7 p.m. Oct. 27 in the lower church meeting room #2. All interested women parishioners are invited to attend this monthly meeting. Plans will be made for future group events; suggestions are welcome. Call Teri at 732- 727-763...
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Next meeting of OLV Senior Group Nov. 7
      The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will have its monthly meeting 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 in Monsignor Dalton Hall. Wear your festive Thanksgiving finery to the meeting. After a short business meeting, light refreshments will be served. Call Teri 732- 727-7639 with any questions.
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Memorial PTA seeks vendors for Bazaar
      The Memorial Elementary School PTA is seeking vendors for its Holiday Bazaar, set for Nov. 14 at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All interested parties are asked to contact Jen Harmon at 973-229-3866.
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